and the swallow - Caroline Shaw (arr. Kennedy)

Our new arrangement of Caroline Shaw’s 'and the swallow' by Piers Connor Kennedy for choir and strings.

Originally commissioned by the Netherlands Chamber Choir as an a cappella piece, 'and the swallow' sets text from Psalm 84 describing the yearning for a place to call home. This new version brings together choir and strings in a subtly crafted combination that gives the sense of two choirs, one with text and one textless, both conveying the same message of compassion.

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“SANSARA and United Strings of Europe have combined for exquisite performances. Their recording is incredibly detailed and moving, and I’m so grateful to be included in this beautiful album.” - Caroline Shaw

Text:
How beloved is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts
my soul yearns, faints,
my heart and my flesh cry

The sparrow found a house
and the swallow, her nest,
where she may raise her young

They pass through the valley of bakka
they make it a place of springs
the autumn rains also cover it with pools

Performed by SANSARA and @UnitedStringsofEurope, conducted by Tom Herring and featured on our latest release 'in the midst'.

🎥 Ben Tomlin
🎙️ Dave Rowell & Matthew Bennett